flattering

From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter +‎ -ing.

• enPR: flă'tərĭng, IPA^(key): /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/

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flattering (comparative more flattering, superlative most flattering)

1. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

   Synonym: becoming

   Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering

   The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

2. Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
3. (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably.

flattering

1. present participle and gerund of flatter

flattering (plural flatterings)

1. The action of the verb to flatter.
2. Instances of flattery.

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